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Plant Operator

Fluor Corp. and Careers
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

This position assists and supports others in a department, subdivision, function, or project. The position relies primarily on established policies, procedures, and applicable work practices to make decisions as they apply to the job duties and responsibilities.

Under general supervision, this position operates complex building controls systems and executes commissioning, startup, and operational plans. This requires following best working practices and operating procedures to ensure safe and efficient operations of equipment.


  • Comply with all key work processes required by the company and documents any deficiencies
  • Perform and train others to perform plant operations in a safe, incident free, reliable manner while identifying opportunities to reduce costs, increase productivity, and most importantly, continually reduce the risk of accidents and injuries
  • Participate in job specific training, presentations, modules, qualification tests require to perform work and qualify for job rotations
  • Identify, document, and monitor key operating parameters; ensure data and forms are filed, retained, and distributed as required by plant practices
  • Ensure handovers among operators are thorough and clearly communicated and documented
  • Identify and track efficiency data associated with key operational activities; submit improvement ideas and support their adoption and implementation
  • Provide timely assistance to other plant operators when required
  • Maintain a clean and organized operating area
  • Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards
  • Plan, organize, and carry out assignments as directed
  • Adhere to and support Fluor’s Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
  • Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job
  • Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
  • Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

  • A combination of education and directly related experience equal to five (5) years. Some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local regulations
  • Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
  • Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
  • Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

  • Must have knowledge and experience of plant operations including aspects of planning, training, scheduling, safe work practices and incident free operations
  • Must have excellent verbal and written English communications skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Must have a technical diploma or technical college certificate or global equivalent
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in positions supporting plant operations or maintenance; having plant operating experience in a manufacturing environment is essential while having operational board experience is preferred
  • Work effectively with multi-cultural personnel to execute work assignments
  • Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills and organizational accountability processes
  • Good multi-tasking skills
  • Proficient in MS-Office programs

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $107,500.00

Salary : $57,500 - $107,500

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